Family: Poaceae |
Irrigation: In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little |
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Origin: Southern California and the Channel Islands |
Landscape Value: Not used readily in landscapes because it gets gangly and up to 9ft. with flower stalks. It is used for restoration projects and hillside restoration as a slope stabilizer. |
Life History: Perennial |
Propagation: Can be propagated by seed, or by cuttings. |
Climate/Zone: Sunset zones 7-12, 14-24 |
Ethnobotanical Value: n/a |
Exposure: Full sun or light shade |
Blooming Season: n/a |
Edible Part:
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Fruiting Season: n/a |
Care Instructions:
Once Leymus begins to turn brown in the summer it should be pruned back. This does not need to happen every year, but when it begins to flop over coppicing is recommended to be done for new growth (Discussion with Bornstein, 2007). Prune late summer to e
